Valentine’s Day
Kindergarten – Grade One
Lesson 22 –
Second week in February (2/9 – 2/11)
Objective –
Students will learn about the history and traditions surrounding Valentine’s Day.
Materials –
1. Head phones
2. Discovery Education – Holiday Facts and Fun: Valentine’s Day
3. Valentine’s Day Games http://www.akidsheart.com/holidays/valntine/valgms.htm
Standards aligned to this lesson –
8.1.4.A.1, 8.1.4.A.2, 8.1.4.A.3, 8.1.4.A.9, 8.1.4.B.1, 8.1.8.A.1, 8.1.8.A.2, 8.1.8.A.3
6.1.2.A.1, 6.1.2.A.2, 6.2.2.E.1, 6.2.2.E.2, 6.2.2.E.3, 6.4.2.A.3, 6.4.2.B.3
Vocabulary –
Review past vocabulary; tab, navigate, scroll, St. Valentine, holiday, celebration
Activities –
1. Watch Discovery Education Video - Holiday Facts and Fun: Valentine’s Day
2. Play Valentine’s Day Games
Assessment –
Teacher observation and class discussion
Differentiation –
1. All students will watch, listen, and read along with video reinforced with discussion.
2. Mouse over will read instructions to students during activity.
3. There is a broad variety of games for all learners.